Payroll Clerk

Gifted Healthcare; Metairie (LA); Remote; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll processing for its clinical workforce. The role provides administrative and clerical support, maintains payroll records, and responds to routine payroll inquiries while upholding company policies.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, attention to detail, and adherence to wage and hour requirements. Remote work options exist for the greater New Orleans area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of payroll, accounting, administrative, or related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and wage and hour requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Review employee timecards for accuracy and identify discrepancies for resolution.
• Enter and process payroll adjustments, corrections, reimbursements, and other approved pay changes.
• Assist with payroll data entry, reconciliation, and routine payroll processing activities.
• Maintain required payroll documentation and records.
• Respond to routine employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Escalate questions, discrepancies, and issues requiring additional review or approval.
• Follow established payroll procedures and applicable wage and hour requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Payroll Clerk supports the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Gifted Healthcare's clinical workforce. This role provides administrative and clerical support throughout the payroll process, assists with maintaining accurate payroll records, and responds to routine employee payroll inquiries while following company policies and established procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review employee timecards for accuracy and identify discrepancies for resolution
• Enter and process payroll adjustments, corrections, reimbursements, and other approved pay changes
• Assist with payroll data entry, reconciliation, and routine payroll processing activities
• Maintain required payroll documentation and records
• Respond to routine employee payroll inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Escalate questions, discrepancies, and issues requiring additional review or approval
• Follow established payroll procedures and applicable wage and hour requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of payroll, accounting, administrative, or related experience preferred
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and wage and hour requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve routine issues and follow established procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

Location: Remote in the greater New Orleans, LA area